Aftermath (4)

Grandfather Bai paused, looked at his son and daughter-in-law before turning back to look at Yasmin directly before continuing "Yasmin, do not even think about saying anything. We will not humiliate you, but at the same time you are being punished to make you consider your behaviour. But that assistance will be dialled back once you start working after your summer doing charity work. You will have to fund your lifestyle, gifts to friends, and pay living costs, even to your parents if you remain living here. But understand this, despite our unwillingness to pay for university for you next year, if you want to attend and pay for it yourself, we will not stop you."

Yasmin quietly said "But what if I…"